Desexing

Helping Your Pet Thrive: Desexing Services

At our practice, we understand the importance of responsible pet ownership and the well-being of your beloved companion. That's why we offer desexing services, a surgical procedure that prevents your pet from reproducing. We approach this procedure with the utmost care and compassion, ensuring your pet's comfort and well-being throughout the process.

For male pets, desexing is commonly known as "castration," while for females, it's referred to as "spaying." Rest assured, our experienced veterinary team performs these surgeries with expertise and dedication.

We recommend desexing your pet between 4 and 6 months of age, but it's never too late to consider this procedure. There are numerous benefits to desexing your pet, especially before they reach 6 months of age. Some of these benefits include:

1. Preventing Unwanted Litters: By desexing your pet, you play a vital role in preventing unplanned pregnancies, which can be financially burdensome and contribute to the heartbreaking issue of stray animals.

2. Health Benefits: Desexing offers important health advantages. In males, it helps prevent testicular cancer and prostate disease, while in females, it reduces the risk of pyometra (uterine infection) and mammary tumors (breast cancer).

3. Behavioral Improvements: Desexing can help curb unwanted behaviors in your pet. For example, in females, it eliminates the heat cycle, reducing hormonal fluctuations. In males, it can decrease aggression towards humans and other animals, fostering a more harmonious environment.

4. Enhanced Safety: Desexed pets are less prone to wander, reducing the risk of accidents or encounters with potentially dangerous situations or individuals.

5. Financial Savings: By desexing your pet, you may also enjoy reduced council registration fees.

Your pet's well-being and happiness are our top priorities. We ensure that the desexing procedure is performed with the utmost skill, care, and compassion, and we take all necessary measures to make their recovery as comfortable as possible. Our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way, offering guidance and support.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have about the desexing process. We are here to provide the best care for your cherished pet and to assist you in making informed decisions that contribute to their long-term health and happiness.

 

What to do before and after surgery

Before surgery:

  • Make a booking for your pets operation.
  • If your pet is a dog, you can wash them the day before surgery as they are then unable to be washed after until the stitches are removed.
  • You can give you pet an evening meal as normal the day prior to surgery, but do not leave food out overnight. Water should be freely available to your pet until 8am on the day of surgery.
  • A blood test may be performed prior to surgery to check vital organ function.
  • The vet will perform a thorough physical examination before administering an anaesthetic.
  •  Intravenous fluid therapy is required during most types of surgery. This will be discussed with you prior to the procedure.
  • To ensure your pet is as comfortable as possible, all pets receive pain relief as part of the desexing procedure, and we may prescribe medication for you to administer at home for a few days after the procedure.

After Surgery:

  • Keep your pet restrained and quiet as the effects of anaesthetic can take some time to wear off completely.
  • Keeping them quiet is also essential to allow the wound to heal.
  • Food and water should be limited to small portions only on the night of surgery.
  • Follow any dietary instructions that the vet has provided.
  • Ensure all post-surgical medications (if any) are administered as per the label instructions.
  • Ensure your pet’s rest area is clean to avoid infection.
  • Check the incision at least twice daily for any signs of infection or disruption (e.g. bleeding, swelling, redness or discharge). Contact the vet immediately if any of these occur. Do not wait to see if they will spontaneously resolve.
  • Prevent your pet from licking or chewing the wound. Special cone-shaped collars assist with this problem. A single chew can remove the careful stitching with disastrous effects.
  • Ensure you return to us on time for routine post-operative check-ups and removal of stitches.